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Good Lock doesn't work on S8?

Hi there
I can't seem to install and make Samsung's own system UI app "Good Lock" work on the new S8.
First of all: I find it absolutely strange that it's not available in Samsung's own App store. And I had to download it from the web and successfully installed it on my S6.
Now I wanted to do the same on S8 and downloaded the app, installed it and prompted me to restart. It did so but nothing happens, the Good Lock UI isn't activated.
I downloaded the very latest .apk file.
Am I missing something? Suggestions?

Did it work on your s6 with nougut, I'm guessing but i dont think it works with nougut, as I had it on my 6 but not the 8. Haven't checked since upgrading the 6 to nougut.

Samsung hasn't ported it to nougat yet.

Update SM-G935FD Dual Sim to Android 7 ?

I bought this phone from the USA about year and a half and I'm using it in Macedonia, Europe the whole time. It is a dual sim, but I'm not sure which country it is exactly from, Taiwan maybe I guess?
The model is SM-G935FD and the Baseband version shows: G935FXXU1APB6.
I tried updating it manually, but always says you're using the latest software version even though android 7 has came out a long time ago.
Can you tell me:
1. How can I update to android 7 ?
2. Why am I not receiving an update automatically, even though this feature was working when I bought the phone. I was getting regular updates automatically ever since I bought the phone up unti a point when the 7 came out.
3. If I update the firmware through an SD card or whatever method you suggest its best, will I continue receiving regular updates automatically after I install the v7.0 ?
4. How can I check what country is this phone from?
Lots of questions, would be glad if someone can clear these things up for me so I can understand better how this works with samsung and different countries models etc.
Thanks up front!

try smart switch on PC to update it... frend of mine had s7 flat and no update via mobile phone, as soon as I connected it to pc and turned on smart switch update came out...

NeoDJW said:
try smart switch on PC to update it... frend of mine had s7 flat and no update via mobile phone, as soon as I connected it to pc and turned on smart switch update came out...
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I wanted to mention that, but I've probably forgot. I did try Smart Switch, but it also said, latest update already installed. Any other ideas?

http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=G935FD&rpp=15&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1

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http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=G935FD&rpp=15&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
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I'm sorry for my noobish questions, but can you please explain to me how to choose the country of my firmware? Do I need to choose a country which I currently reside in? Or do I need to choose a country for which the phone was made? I just want to use English language, even though I use it in Macedonia, Europe.
Please kindly advise. Thanks!

1. How can I update to android 7 ?
i had the exact same problem as you smart switch n ota both said i was on latest software. All you need to do is goto sammmobile download firmware for your s7 edge model if your phone is non carrier or unlocked then you can download any carrier version. after that download Odin n Samsung drivers n view an odin flashing tutorial on YouTube.
3. If I update the firmware through an SD card or whatever method you suggest its best, will I continue receiving regular updates automatically after I install the v7.0 ?
I am getting all the 7.0 updates.
4. How can I check what country is this phone from?
if i remember correctly Its written on the smartphone box although u don't need to worry about the country all you need to know is the model number.
But to tell the truth there is no performance difference only ui change but still if u want to be on the latest version then use Odin. good luck.
I have flashed my s7 edge about a dozen times n haven't faced any flashing problem just be sure to use original cable n try not to use the computer while the flashing is happening. use odin in adminstrator mode n if possible kill extra background processes like chrome etc (not needed but i still do it just to be safe)

Alecia1212 said:
1. How can I update to android 7 ?
i had the exact same problem as you smart switch n ota both said i was on latest software. All you need to do is goto sammmobile download firmware for your s7 edge model if your phone is non carrier or unlocked then you can download any carrier version. after that download Odin n Samsung drivers n view an odin flashing tutorial on YouTube.
3. If I update the firmware through an SD card or whatever method you suggest its best, will I continue receiving regular updates automatically after I install the v7.0 ?
I am getting all the 7.0 updates.
4. How can I check what country is this phone from?
if i remember correctly Its written on the smartphone box although u don't need to worry about the country all you need to know is the model number.
But to tell the truth there is no performance difference only ui change but still if u want to be on the latest version then use Odin. good luck.
I have flashed my s7 edge about a dozen times n haven't faced any flashing problem just be sure to use original cable n try not to use the computer while the flashing is happening. use odin in adminstrator mode n if possible kill extra background processes like chrome etc (not needed but i still do it just to be safe)
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Just checked my phone with PHONE INFO app and there seems to be no CSC code?! All these field are empty:
Original CSC Code: blank
Firmware CSC Code: blank
Active CSC Code: blank
Available CSC Codes: blank
CSC Country: blank
I tried dialing *#1234# and it says:
"USSD code running"
but it shows some kind of error right after:
"connection problem or invalid mmi code"
and does not enter the menu with the CSC code. Tried restarting the phone, switching sim cards and what not.. Nothing worked and I have no clue what my CSC code is now.
My original box is gone and can't really see what country it was made for, but as far as I can remember it didn't say anything on the box. The title of the original amazon.com listing says: Internationally Sourced (Middle East/Africa/Asia) Version G935FD which doesn't say much.
I don't know what to do, I'm a bit scared to flash it with just about any country firmware. There's got to be a way to find more about this phoe CSC?

spiritfly said:
Just checked my phone with PHONE INFO app and there seems to be no CSC code?!
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Download cpuz app from play store. From the app you will find what is your phone chipset. If it is exynos download any 935fd nougat firmware and flash it with Odin.basically 935fd is a unlock version. it's support all csc version and you will also get update how much I know.

I have an rooted Android 7 on my S7 Edge DUOS without issues.
I'm looking the rom for Oreo but there is not exist yet, I think...
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I have an rooted Android 7 on my S7 Edge DUOS without issues.
I'm looking the rom for Oreo but there is not exist yet, I think...

Note 7 CSC in an FE

Is this possible? Wondering whether I can flash the international CSC of the 7...?

I will back that. Anything other than korean please will be great

bonerp said:
Is this possible? Wondering whether I can flash the international CSC of the 7...?
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iraqgsm said:
I will back that. Anything other than korean please will be great
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i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.

Is it doable without root

iraqgsm said:
Is it doable without root
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@iraqgsm, if you are asking if you can make changes similar to what i did (in post #3) without root, the answer is no you can't. root is required because you are making changes to files in the system partition.

cortez.i said:
@iraqgsm, if you are asking if you can make changes similar to what i did (in post #3) without root, the answer is no you can't. root is required because you are making changes to files in the system partition.
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Ah, that's too bad. I was about to ask if you got Samsung Pay working.

You can't use the CSC from Note 7 because they changed the way it works with the S8 TouchWiz which the FE has, although you can easily port the S8 or Note 8 CSC to the Note FE and should be able to use it no problems.

Any step by step guide and what available CSC options available

I know it's a long shot but being in Canada, hopefully someone can port S8 Canadian CSC codes or international.

cortez.i said:
i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.
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Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you

malaccio said:
Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you
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no, and don't plan to try it.:good:

malaccio said:
Are u able to use gear vr now?
Thank you
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so Gear VR doesn't work either then....? Blimey.
May as well sell the S8 one I have then....
Seems a bit half baked, the FE.

bonerp said:
so Gear VR doesn't work either then....? Blimey.
May as well sell the S8 one I have then....
Seems a bit half baked, the FE.
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With stock firmware gear VR doesn't work, I hope that some cook will find a simple way to figure out our Note FE as S8 changing CSC or other things..

cortez.i said:
i thought about doing the same thing, but the Note 7 uses an omc folder vs. csc on the Note FE. i wanted to play it safe so i cherry picked features from the AT&T csc used on the AT7T S8. i combined the cscfeature.xml and the cscfeature_network.xml in to one file named others.xml, which is what the Note FE uses. i backed up the stock others.xml and the customer.xml and copied my version of the others.xml and the customer.xml from AT&T csc to system/csc. i also extracted the SmartCallProvider folder from an S8 ROM and copied to the system/app folder. as always, you'll need to set the proper permissions on the copied folders and underlying files. i wouldn't recommend using my approach....don't know what issues might arise and i have a second device incase the FE has issues. just wanted to share my observations.
after making the above changes,
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
the only thing that's not working is Voicemail notification for my primary number.
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anyway share the file or step by step for the caller id or spamprotection

What about VoLTE and WiFi calling. Do those features work after installing the att settings?

Korean S8

Hi Guys,
Apparently I've purchased a Korean Galaxy S8 from eBay without realising it. The settings -> about page shows the model number is SM-G950D while CPU-Z report SM-G950F but it's definitely the dual-sim variant of the device.
I called up Samsung support and they've said the device isn't under warranty because they only support EU devices...whatever that means since they're all manufactured in the same country...
Everything seems to work as normal...samsung pay, android pay, secure folder etc all work.
I'm wondering if anyone knows the differences in the hardware/bootloader and if I can flash a stock EU/GB ROM over this thing in case there's something dodgy on it?
Also just another question - if I root via Magisk and trip knox, can I use magisk hide to keep secure folder working? I don't care about Samsung pay at all. Is there any other functionality I'm going lose?
Cheers.

No one?

CSC Hidden Features for Oreo?

Hi everyone,
There is a topic for enabling hidden features on Samsung S8 running Nougat:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...quick-guide-enabling-hidden-features-t3087506
However, a lot of the codes mentioned in that thread don't work on Oreo, and also the location of CSCfeature file has changed on Oreo.
Is there any topic that would have updated codes for these tricks that would work on Oreo?
I am specifically interested in enabling WiFi calling and voLTE. I have tried the codes given in that topic, but they don't work.

So none of CSC features can be used on Oreo?

alireza_simkesh said:
So none of CSC features can be used on Oreo?
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all can be used, i have a list of 2k csc that i use personally , lots of features disabled by sammy dunno why some very useful